Medical Services Pacific will expand its Na Bula E Dua programme to more schools next year, following the completion of its pilot initiative in six schools. MSP Country Director Dr Kesaia Robinson says the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has confirmed support for the programme’s expansion, which will target schools in the Central and Western divisions where the need is greatest. The pilot programme, which began last year, focused on understanding students’ knowledge and identifying gaps in their awareness of HIV and substance abuse. Robinson says the project has highlighted significant gaps in education and the need for…
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The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and Fiji Police Force have conducted a joint test of maritime operation as part of Exercise Bougainville 2026 in the Western Division. The exercise transitioned into Phase 5, Deployable Condition 3 (DEPCON 3): Maritime Insurgency, in the early hours of Tuesday, August 25, at Vuda Marina and surrounding waters, including the area around Serenity Island. The training scenario involved a group transporting illicit drugs and weapons to Serenity Island. In response, personnel from the RFMF Naval Division and Fiji Police Force conducted maritime operations and island-clearing activities to identify and contain the simulated threat.…
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have signed explosive Nadroga centre Kavekini Boselawa as a Senior Development Player after impressing new Head Coach Brad Mooar and Club officials in Round 1 of this year’s Skipper Cup competition. Boselawa’s signing is yet another example of the Drua creating clear pathways for talented local players to progress into Super Rugby Pacific, and a nod to the strength and competitiveness of Fiji’s domestic competitions. A latecomer to the fifteen-a-side code, Boselawa initially excelled in soccer throughout his primary and secondary schooling at Nadrala Sangam School and Sigatoka Methodist College. It wasn’t until his tertiary…
Industrial emissions are likely not impacting rock art on the Burrup Peninsula, according to fresh data from a four-year survey.
GDI Property Group has developed a new plan for its Mill Green precinct in the CBD, years after flagging a $1 billion vision for the complex.
Increased production and sales have played a key role in Paladin Energy reducing its net loss for FY26.
A new alliance of seven WA-European chambers of commerce will seek to grow investment, trade, business and government engagement with the Europe Union.
The planned $15 million sale of the SeaLink Rottnest ferry service to the owner of the competing Rottnest Express service has been cancelled after coming under ACCC scrutiny.
Despite headline inflation falling to 3.5 per cent – the lowest level since November – an above-expectations result adds to the case for more rate hikes.